Local beekeepers invite wanna-bees into backyards, onto roofs, and to community gardens to visit live beehives and learn more about the wondrous world of honeybees. Logistics and the degree of interactivity of these apiary tours varies from location to location, so contact individual hosts directly via email for further information. Attendance will be limited, so first-come, first-served.

— STATEN ISLAND APIARY TOURS —

Pete's BeesDate: Saturday, September 12Time: 11am-2pmLocation: Pleasant Plains, a short 4 block walk from the Staten Island RailroadRSVP: sneeho@aol.com for more information and directionsCost: FreeMore info: Pete also does beehive and swarm removals. For more info, visit PetesBees.Blogspot.com

— UPSTATE NEW YORK APIARY TOURS —

Commuter Bee Date: Thursday, September 10thTime: 11:00amLocation: 399 White Store Rd, Norwich, NY 13815Cost: $3.00/personRSVP: commuter_bee@yahoo.com or by phone at 808-295-7832Notes: Commuter Bee will also be accepting appointments all week long for honey facials. Honey facials are $20/ person up to five people per group. For more details, reach out to the email address or phone number above.